Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Chicago

March is the cheapest month on this route, with dated fares showing the lowest prices then. The price calendar runs from October to August, so the rest of the year has a clear shape: prices usually climb around school holidays, Christmas and the Chicago summer, while shoulder months can be calmer. Weekdays can differ from weekends, so check a few adjacent dates before you settle. For peak periods, booking earlier usually helps; for quieter months, comparing dated fares a few weeks ahead can still work.

Some fares on this route include only the seat, with bags, seat choice and meals added later; others include more in the base price, so read the fare rules before you pay. The carriers named for Edinburgh to Chicago are Emerald Airlines, Easyjet, Aer Lingus, Turkish Airlines, British Airways, Nordic Regional Airlines, WestJet, Finnair, Icelandair and Air France. All itineraries connect, because there are no direct flights; transfer points and minimum connection times vary by ticket, so check the full itinerary rather than the headline fare alone.

From O'Hare International, rail, bus, taxi and ride-hail links run into Chicago; from Midway International, rail and road links do the same, so either airport can work if you plan the transfer. O'Hare is the larger of the two, with more terminals and a longer walk between gates; Midway is smaller and lies south-west of downtown. Check which airport your ticket names, allow time for immigration and baggage, and avoid booking a tight onward connection.

Currency

USD ($)

Power sockets

Type A, B · 120 V

Language

Samoan, Hawaiian, Chamorro, Carolinian, Spanish

Emergency number

911

Driving side

right

Calling code

+1

Internet domain

.us

Population of Chicago

2.7 M (2020)

Time zone

UTC-05 (America/Chicago)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Check whether your ticket arrives at Midway International or O'Hare International before you book.
• Check baggage allowances and fees, especially on lower fares that may not include a checked bag.
• Check connection times and whether bags are checked through if your flights are on separate tickets.
• Check passport validity and any visa or ESTA requirement for travel to the USA.
• Check your dates against the price calendar, since March is the cheapest month on this route.
• Check that the name on your booking matches your passport exactly.